243 Mcdonald Ave

A midcentury, six-story cooperative in Windsor Terrace completed in 1953, this low-rise elevator building contains primarily one- and two-bedroom homes with traditional layouts and generous closet storage. The façades step back onto manicured lawns and a gated private courtyard, giving the complex a small-community, garden-block feel rather than an urban tower presence. Interiors across units often feature hardwood floors, high ceilings, foyer or formal dining areas, separate eat-in kitchens with pantries, plentiful windows with multiple exposures, and occasional period details such as built-in shelving and decorative brickwork. Common areas are well maintained and owner-focused: a live-in superintendent, central laundry, bike room, storage rooms, a recreation room, and limited parking available via waitlist. Monthly maintenance typically covers utilities and cable/internet; the board enforces a no-dogs policy while permitting cats and maintains full owner-occupancy. Located a short walk from Prospect Park, Green-Wood Cemetery and local shops and cafés, the building offers easy access to the F/G subway lines and neighborhood retail, blending quiet, residential streetscape with straightforward commuter connections to Brooklyn and Manhattan.